Speed Settings: While some impact wrenches are single-speed ... powerful bursts of air from an air compressor. While they tend to be very high torque, high RPM units, they’re also typically ...

Impact wrenches are usually handheld but may be mounted on articulating arms for factory assembly applications. They are also known as impactors, air wrenchs, air guns, rattle guns, or torque guns.

We called in impact wrenches and subjected them all to the same challenges to identify their strengths and weaknesses.

Historically, impact wrenches were predominantly pneumatic, or air powered ... it’s easy to set the speed/torque for the job. And that bolt removal mode is a pleasure to use; it backs off ...

Pneumatic tools have a higher power-to-weight ratio than electric power tools and are used mainly in industrial settings ... nailing, torque, and paint removal. Specialty pneumatic tools are also ...

A cordless impact wrench provides more power to your elbow ... battery-state indication and selectable torque settings. Ease of use was also assessed, along with price. With 400Nm of torque ...